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Attorney Shortages Hamper Legal System Across the U.S.
From the Ozarks to Houston to North Dakota, there are widespread reports of attorney shortages. Legal representation can be hard to come by, particularly in remote areas, and district attorneys’ offices across the country are
Bail Discrepancies – Why Do Some Crimes Cost More Than Others?
In the bail bonds business, we sometimes scratch our heads when we’re writing a higher bond amount for say, marijuana possession, than we are for a DUI. After all, the offense of driving impaired seems
Why Do Courts Deny Bail
Defendants charged with a crime are entitled to bail, right? Not so fast. Sometimes all the money in the world won’t release a defendant out of jail. How do courts decide who gets bail and
Bail Recovery Agents Follow When You Flee
If you fail to appear in court and think you can evade the legal system, think again. A national network of bail recovery agents, or what is portrayed on TV as “bounty hunters,” stands ready
Getting Arrested? Stay Calm, Be Silent
Being imprisoned ranks fourth on the top 10 stressors list so it’s no surprise that getting arrested sparks a great deal of anxiety. In the event that you find yourself in custody, it is critical
Debate About Algorithm-Driven Release Continues
Judges decide which defendants are released from jail and which stay behind bars. Traditionally, that multi-factored decision was usually more subjective than objective. However, some states are using bail algorithms to apply scientific measures to
No Cash? No Credit? Get a Co-Signer.
If you were jailed tomorrow, would you have the cash needed for bail or to even cover the amount bail bond companies charge? Most Americans would not — 58% of Americans could not cover the
The Fourth of July: A Deadly Weekend
The Fourth of July has many implications for Americans nationwide – 150 million hot dogs consumed, 68 million cases of beer cracked open, $825 million dollars spent on fireworks and, unfortunately, more fatal car crashes
Picking the Right Bail Bond Company
If you use the internet for everything from ordering food to buying a car, did you know search engines can help you find a reputable bail bond company, too? Be sure to search for companies
Are You Speeding Towards a Reckless Driving Charge?
The traffic in Atlanta is terrible, and so are many of the drivers, apparently. The national stats even confirm it: Atlanta and Marietta topped the nation’s list of cities with the highest reckless driving rates